Mirabilis jalapa, or commonly known as Four OClock, is a tender perennial that produces an abundance of flowers all summer long. The plants are shrub-like and can reach 18 36 inches in height and the same in width. The trumpet-shaped flowers are pink and can be in clusters or single blooms, and they have a vanilla scent attracting hummingbirds. On sunny days, the flowers open in the late afternoon and wilt by the next morning. Bloom after bloom is produced all summer long to create a lovely pink display. In frost-free areas, Four OClock grows as a perennial and can be planted to create a wonderful blooming hedge. Start Four OClock seed indoors 6 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Press the seed into soil, cover it with ¼ inch of soil and keep the seed moist. With a temperature range of 65 - 75F, germination is usually in 14 days. Grow Four OClock in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil, and it is usually deer resistant. Space plants 12 24 inches apart. In areas with long growing season, Four OClock can be directly started outdoors after danger of frost has passed. They have large, carrot-shaped tubers that can be divided in the spring. Caution: do not eat the seeds; they are poisonous.
Outsidepride Four O Clock Pink Seed - 1 4 LB
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